1. NEW! Harmonica for beginners with Ken Gates
Term 3 Course Guide 2012 Boost your career prospects! Accredited & Compliance Training
Disability Aged Care Children’s Services Hospitality White Card Horticulture First Aid Business & IT RSA & RCG Barista & Safe Food Handling
Discover your passion! Lifestyle courses & workshops
Art & Craft Sustainable Lifestyle Wellbeing Digital Photography IT & Computing Music & Singing Health, Sport and Leisure
Come and learn the Harmonica! Begin with basic blow and draw, learn to play single notes, music tab and songs. Bring any harmonica - class will be conducted using 10 hole diatonic. Harmonicas can be purchased from the tutor on the day for $18 if required. Date: Saturday 11th August Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $75 Conc: $68
2. NEW! Five Indian Breads and a dish with Navjeep Kaur Make five varieties of simple and tasty traditional Indian breads. Based on North Indian home cooking you will also cook a tasty vegetarian dish to enjoy with your bread on the day. th
Date: Sunday 5 August Time: 10am - 2pm (at New Leaf Café) Fee: $62 Conc:$55
3. NEW! Keeping up with the kids: Using iPads and Androids with Peter Newell Is the digital age passing you by or leaving you confused? This two-day workshop will give you a hands-on introduction and chance to explore the wonderful world of iPads and Androids. Bring your own iPad or Android. th
Date: Thursday 9 & 16 August Time: 9.00 am - 12 noon Fee: $88 Conc: $80
See inside for our full range of new and returning courses!
Singing for Joy! Getting the most out of your sports practice & Team Building for Sport Night Photography The Art of Knitting Public Speaking for the terrified! Grant Writing – building community resources Exploring Comparative Faiths Propagation and Herb Gardens Identifying and Managing Garden pests & diseases Raw Sweets And much more
Give the Gift of Learning! Contact Kylie or Julie at the office to arrange a gift voucher
Short Accredited Courses - over 1 to 2 days 4. Barista – Prepare and serve espresso coffee with
10. Chainsaw Operations Level 1 with Mal Hall
Kristine Carroll. Learn to make espresso coffee, store coffee and maintain commercial coffee machines. st Date: Saturday 28 July or 1 September Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm Fee: $145 5. Food Safety Supervisor Certificate with Kristine Carroll. Law mandates all registered food businesses to have a Food Safety Supervisor present at all times. Date: Saturday 11th August & 22nd September Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $200 6. RCG – Provide Responsible Gambling Services SITHGAM006A with Mark Wakefield. Mandatory 6 hour accredited program for those working in a gambling th th environment. Date: Friday 27 July or 24 August Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fee: $140
This two-day course allows for safe operations and effective maintenance of chainsaws.
7. RSA – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
13. Marine Radio Operators Certificate with John
SITHFAB009A with Mark Wakefield Mandatory training for those working with alcohol in the hospitality industry. th rd Date: Thursday 26 July or 23 August Time: 9.00pm - 4.00pm Fee: $180
H Purcell CMDR
Did you gain your RSA before 2001? As of July 2012, the law requires those who gained their RSA before 2001 to undertake the current RSA Course to remain compliant. Call us now to book a course!
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Date: Tues/Thurs 24 & 26 July or 21 & 23 August or th th 18 & 20 Sept. Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fee: $425
11. NSW White Card – Construction Induction with Lachlan Campbell. Mandated OHS induction requirements for working in the construction industry. Course run by Expression of Interest Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Fee: $110 12. Develop Keyboarding Speed & Accuracy BSBITU307A Learn to enter text and data with speed and
accuracy with touch typing techniques. Self-directed learning at home, set assessment tasks & speed and accuracy test. Date: Start anytime. Fee: $115 (TYPEQUICK USB & testing Included).
Owner operators of boats are required to gain this nationally recognized certification. 100 point proof of ID and passport size photo required. One-day workshop, run by Expression of Interest.
14. Boat License with John H Purcell CMDR Learn the fundamentals if safe and efficient boat handling. Held at Volunteer Coastguard Headquarters, Rotary Park. th NSW maritime license fee also apples. Saturday July 28 or th th Saturday August 25 or Saturday Sept. 29 Time: 9 – 1.30 pm Fee: $56
8. Chemical User Accreditation with David Neave.
15. Apply First Aid & Resuscitation (CPR)
This two-day course is for commercial users of agricultural chemicals. The certification is valid for 5 years. Date: Monday 13th August & 20th August Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $320 9. Chemical User Reaccreditation with David Neave This one-day course is for people who wish to renew their chemical user accreditation. th Date: Monday 20 August Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $205
Full Certificate, Recertification for your work or new career Dates: Saturday 21 July OR 18 August OR 15 Sept. Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $130 (Recert. $115) 16. Resuscitation (CPR) Update Update your CPR now! Saturday 21 July OR 18 August OR 15 September Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Fee: $55
Flexible Entry - At a pace to suit you 17. Typequick Speed and Accuracy Assessment
19. Certificate II in Business BSB20107 with Kay
Required by many employers, this accuracy typing test meets the Australian standards - book for a test in our office at a time which suits you. Fee:$30
Jefed This qualification is the year 10 equivalent course to help participants attain entry level business skills. Date: Fridays – ongoing, join any time Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm
18. Certificate in General Education for Adults –
20. Certificate II in General Education for Adults with
Introductory with Kay Jefed Inclusive education for people
Kay Jefed For anyone who left school early, had a
who struggle in traditional classroom settings. Date: Wednesdays, ongoing, join any time Time:1.00pm - 4.00pm
disrupted education or needs to meet requirements to enter accredited training. Classes are small and friendly. Call us for more information!
Accredited Courses for Work – Complete in 3 months @ 1 day per week 21. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
23. Certificate I in Information Technology
TAE40110 with Jim Nicholls This qualification replaces TAA40104 which is a requirement for trainers who deliver accredited training. Date: 14 x Tuesdays Time: 9.30am 4.00pm Fee: $1795 Call us for a start date!
ICA10105 with Bernie Lorenz A blend of self directed activities in six core units and classroom support. th Date:12 Mondays starting 30 July Time:1.00pm - 4.00pm Fee: $600
22. MYOB Payroll with Jenny Fitzgerald
24. MYOB Accounts Payable/Receivable General
Date: 4 x Fridays starting 14 September Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Fee: $235 On completion Statement of Attainment in BSBFIA302A Evening times also available please enquire at office.
Ledger with Jenny Fitzgerald On completion Statement of Attainment in BSBFIA303A & th BSBFIA304A 8 x Fridays Starting 20 July Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Fee: $400
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Accredited Courses for Work - Complete in 3 months @ 1 day per week 25. NEW! Bookkeeping Basics with Jenny
ASK US ABOUT OUR RANGE OF FLEXIBLE LEARNING ACCREDITED COURSES BY DISTANCE EDUCATION OR ONLINE
Fitzgerald Learn the functions involved in preparation and processing of routine financial documents, preparing journal entries, posting journals to ledgers, preparing, banking and reconciling financial receipts, and extracting a trial balance and interim reports. Date: 4 x Fridays starting 14th September Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm Fee: $236 On completion Statement of Attainment will be given in FNSACC301A.
Certificate II Business Certificate III Business Administration Real Estate Certificate of Registration TAA40101 Upgrade to TAE40110
Accredited Courses - Complete in 6 months @ 1 day per week 26. Certificate III in Disability CHC30408 with Louanne
28. Certificate III in Children’s Services CHC30708
King and Angela Collins Kick start your career by developing your skills in care, support and engagement of people with disabilities. Date: 26 x Fridays, starting August th 17 . Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm Fee: $1900 27. Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30208 with Maralynne Newman Set about up-skilling yourself into a career as a “much in demand” aged care worker. Date: 1 day/ week for 26 weeks Starting Friday 7th Sept. Fee: $1,900
with Thelmara Jermyn Get started on your career path in Children’s Services in a friendly, informative and supportive environment. Date:24 x Fridays, starting August 17th Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Fee: $1900 9.00am to 3.00pm
Lifestyle Workshops and Short Courses - Discover your passion
Music
Health, Sport & Fitness
29. NEW! Joy of Singing with Wendy Grace
32. Golf lessons at Murwillumbah Golf Club
Are you convinced you cannot sing? This workshop will change your mind completely. Or rediscover the pleasure in singing with others in a friendly and supportive group. Date: Saturday 4th August Time: 1.00 pm - 5.00pm Fee: $45 Conc. $40 30. Ukulele for beginners 1 day workshop with Ken Gates Learn everything to get you started with this amazing instrument Please bring your own Ukulele or contact us to borrow one from the tutor. Date: Sunday th 12 August Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $75 Conc. $68
Learn how to play with a supportive and experienced professional. Bring your own clubs or use those provided. Max. class size 8. (5 x 1hr sessions) Tues or Fri 11.00 am -12.00 noon or Sat. 3.00 pm 4.00pm Fee: $145 Conc. $132 Call for start dates! 33. NEW! Getting the most out of your sports practice with Carolyn Pickering Using a ‘Play Practice’ approach for beginning sports coaches, learn to provide safe, engaging and inclusive practices (3 hrs). Date & venue by expression of interest. Fee: $25
31. Piano for Beginners with Beth Stewart
34. NEW! Team Building for Sport with Carolyn
Come and learn piano and develop your skills in this friendly supportive class. Date: 8 x Monday starting 23rd July Time: 1pm - 3pm Fee: $212 Conc. $192
Pickering Hands-on activities linking theory and practice for beginner sports coaches to build a successful team culture (3 hours) Date & venue by expression of interest. Fee: $25
Art & Craft 35. NEW! The Art of Knitting for Beginners with
37. Mosaics Workshop with Michael Ambrose
Heather Evans Learn how to knit and make simple objects like a scarf or bag. Whet your appetite for learning more. th Dates: 4 x Saturdays starting 28 July. Time: 1.00pm - 4.30pm Fee: $127 Conc. $115
Learn to design and produce your own mosaic work of art. Learn to cut, adhere, grout tiles, and take home your own unique piece.
36. Water Colour Painting with Bill Klease An introduction to the world of water colour; understand colour theory, mixing, composition, ad approaches to develop your own unique style. 5 x Thursdays, starting 16th August Time:1.00 - 4.00 pm Fee: $190 Conc. $175
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Date: Monday 6 August Time: 9 .00.am – 4.00 pm Fee: $105 Conc. $95
Information Technology & Digital Photography 38. Computers for Absolute Beginners with Peter
41. NEW! Night Photography with Peter Newell
Newell Topics include: introduction to Windows, file management, word processing, Internet and email. Date: 5 x Tuesdays Starting 21 July Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Fee: $205 Conc. $185 39. Cloud Computing with Bernie Lorenze What is Cloud computing? This six-hour course will allow you to understand and benefit from building your own th th ‘cloud’ online. BYO laptop/netbook. 2 x Tues 7 & 14 August. Time: 9.00 – 12 noon Fee: $83 Conc.$75
Create stunning photos and get the most out of your digital camera & tripod in this hands-on course. th Thursday 13 September, 6.00pm – 9pm Fee: $65 Conc.$58
40. Digital Photography with Peter Newell This digital camera workshop will teach you how to get the best out of your digital camera. nd Date: 5 x Thursdays starting 2 August Time:9.00 – 12 noon Fee: $200 Conc. $180
9.00am to 12.00pm
Food for the Soul, Body & Mind 42. NEW! Grant Writing – Building Community
44. NEW! Exploring Comparative Faiths with
Resources with Barb Carroll Interested in helping your community group to apply for funds for a worthwhile project? Find out how! Date & Time: By expression of Interest Fee: $48
Colin Drake A comparison of the central truths of the world’s major religions. How do they answer the five ‘big’ questions? Based on Colin’s book Humanity, Our Place in the Universe
43. NEW! Public Speaking for the Terrified with Sandra Pursey
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Most people converse fairly easily with each other but hardly anyone finds it easy to stand up and speak in public.
Date: Saturday July 28 Time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm Fee: $45 Conc. $40
45. NEW! Raw Sweets with Eden Conquer your fear by coming together in a small supportive group and boost your self-confidence and selfesteem. th
4 x Thursdays Starting 30 August Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Fee: $95 Conc. $87
Learn how to make a variety of raw sweets like lime cheesecake, chocolate brownies, chocolate tart and more. No cooking involved and great for people who are dairy intolerant and eat gluten free or just like to eat healthy delicious food! th Date: Sunday 12 August Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm (at New Leaf Café) Fee: $65 Conc.$58
Sustainable Lifestyle 46. NEW! Propagation and Herb Gardens with Susan
48. NEW! Companion Planting for Insect Control
Hennessy Get ready for Spring with this hands-on practical one-day workshop. th Date: Saturday 15 September Time: 10.00 – 4.00 pm Fee: $88 Conc. $80
in the Seasonal Garden with Janelle Schafer Allow your planting choices to help you deal with pests this th season! Date: Saturday 8 September Time: 10 am – 4 pm Fee: $88 Conc. $80
47. NEW! Identifying and managing garden pests and diseases with Susan Hennessy Do you know what’s what in the garden? Find out in this nd one day workshop. Date: Saturday 22 September Time: 10.00 am – 4.00pm Fee: $88 Conc. $80
Ask us about our special multi-workshop price when booking more than one Sustainable Lifestyle course in Term 3
Holistic Wellbeing 49. Reiki I with Kerry Nijam
51. Medical Qi Gongs by Jennifer Press
Learn to enhance your healing skills and benefit from amplified energy levels, improved quality of life and intuition in this one-day Reiki workshop. Date: Sun 23rd Sept. Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Fee: $99 Conc. $90
Experience sky-high energy now. Restore harmony and balance through regulating your Qi. Bring pen, paper, yoga mat, water and wear comfortable clothes. Date: Sat 4th Aug Time:10.00am – 4.00pm Fee: $94 Conc. $85
50. Feldenkrais Method with Angela Collins
52. Chinese Acupressure & Reflexology with
Learn effortless movement, dynamic posture, relaxation and improved mind & body coordination. Gentle and safe, st suitable for all ages. Date: Friday 31 Aug. Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm Fee: $45 Conc. $40
Jennifer Press Sooth your back, aches and stress by exploring the power of touch in this hands on session. Bring pen, paper, yoga mat, water and wear comfortable clothes. Date: Sat 8th Sept. Time: 10am - 4.00pm Fee: $94 Conc. $85